Grade II listed · Oxford

Oxford Union Society New Buildings Oxford Union Society Stewards House

Oxford Union Society New Buildings Oxford Union Society Stewards House is a Grade II listed building in Oxford, first listed on 29 January 1968. It is one of 906 Grade II entries among 1,181 listed buildings in Oxford; 47% of Oxford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Oxford Union Society New Buildings Oxford Union Society Stewards House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1068800
Date first listed	29 January 1968
Local planning authority	Oxford
Location	51.75336, -1.25929 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1068800

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Oxford Union Society New Buildings Oxford Union Society Stewards House

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall of the Oxford Union Society Fronting St Michaels Street	II	20 m
10, St Michaels Street	II	22 m
The North Gate Hall	II	23 m
8, St Michaels Street	II	25 m
4 and 6, St Michaels Street	II	30 m
Vanburgh House	II*	33 m
22, St Michaels Street	II	35 m
Oxford Union Society Main Block	II*	38 m
39, Cornmarket Street	II	38 m
38, Cornmarket Street	II	39 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Oxford Union Society New Buildings Oxford Union Society Stewards House listed?

Yes. Oxford Union Society New Buildings Oxford Union Society Stewards House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1068800, first listed on 29 January 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Oxford Union Society New Buildings Oxford Union Society Stewards House?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Oxford, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.